Leadership
Meet the Leadership Team
Together, the VPFO provides the university with prudent financial and operational stewardship and ensures UBC’s reputation as a world-class institution.
Frank Laezza
Vice-President Finance & Operations
Division: Leadership
Frank is responsible for leading the VPFO team in the core financial, facilities and safety functions of the university across both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. As part of his role, he serves as a member of the board and oversees the university’s relationships with both UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust.
Yale Loh
Treasurer
Division: Finance
Yale is responsible for supporting university-wide Treasury strategic initiatives on all UBC campuses and implementing strategic plans in cash and debt management and business contract management.
Helen Yung
Comptroller
Division: Finance
Helen leads the university’s budget and financial reporting departments, which deliver budget oversight and financial reporting to the campus community, UBC’s Board of Governors, external stakeholders, and the general public.
John Metras
Associate VP Facilities
Division: Operations & Advising, Facilities
John oversees the UBC Facilities, which is responsible for the planning, development, operation and maintenance of UBC’s buildings, public realm and utilities infrastructure to ensure a safe, functional and sustainable physical environment for learning, research and campus life.
Rae Ann Aldridge
Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services
Division: Operations & Advising, Safety & Risk Services
Rae Ann is responsible for Safety and Risk Services at UBC. In this capacity she supports the identification, assessment and management of all types of risk across the organization. She oversees the security of all our campuses, providing students, faculty and staff members with a safe environment in which to pursue excellence in research and learning.
Maggie Ivanova
Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer
Division: Operations & Advising, Enterprise Risk & Assurance
Maggie leads the Enterprise Risk & Assurance (ERA) division at UBC, which oversees Enterprise Risk Management, Advisory, Assurance, and Financial Fraud Risk Management for the university.
Leena Mahasen
Executive Director, Transformation and Strategy
Division: Operations & Advising, Transformation & Strategy
Leena Mahasen has a career spanning over 15 years and brings a wealth of expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), business process reengineering, and strategic planning to UBC. Leena plays a key role in driving innovation and transformation in our financial strategies.
Karen Zygun
Director, Human Resources
Division: Operations & Advising, Human Resources
Leading the VPFO HR team, Karen ensures our people practices align with UBC and the VPFO’s strategic goals.
Robert Einarson
Associate Vice-President, Finance & Operations, Okanagan
Division: Finance & Operations Okanagan
Rob’s primary responsibilities include serving the Okanagan campus community and coordinating activities with the Vancouver campus. He leads a local team working in six key administrative areas including Finance Operations, Finance Strategies, Campus Operations and Risk Management, Information Technology, Campus Planning and Development, and Business Operations..